Tearing Sanctuary

Vol. 3 Chapter 75: A True Friend (Part 1)

Rogan stood from the distance with firm feet, watching the princess mingle with other noble ladies. To be honest, he was both disturbed and relieved to see her smile. The princess was strict and uptight when things got serious or when it was with her usual circle of servants, so this scene looked pleasantly weird.

He saw through her eyes that she was indeed enjoying the company. She looked better this way. Way better than she was being all scary and full of rage and wrath. Particularly ...

Vol. 3 Chapter 74: Hunter's Playground (Part 8)

Tina quickly attended to Dune, who was bloody all over, limping as he walked, heading towards their beheaded friend. “D-Dune, hold still.”

A ray of golden light emerged from her hand, rapidly healing all his wounds, external or internal. Dune looked at Tina with wide baffled eyes, then to his entire body. She had never done this powerful healing spell before.

“You can do that, all this time…?”

Tina hesitated to answer, he almost sounded disappointed. But she forced...

Vol. 3 Chapter 73: Hunter's Playground (Part 7)

Tina breathed heavily as her shield evaporated after that single attack. Her friends, and Bertos, kneeled on the ground, blood dripping to the soil.

The enemy, the elf, narrowed his eyes. “You know of our kind?”

Tina, still nervous and afraid, glared at the elf with anger. She deliberated, but only for a moment. There was no other choice, her friends were dying, and her high level healing spell was the only one that could save them. She thrust her hand forward, and a bright go...

Vol. 3 Chapter 72: Hunter's Playground (Part 6)

Entering the cave were six knights, and the rest were Dune’s party, and Bertos. The other knights were left outside to help secure the area.

The cave from the entrance went downward, going underground. Not one in the team knew what exactly was in there. But they would find out soon enough, there must be only more bandits. Still, how big was the place?

Given the size of the passageway, the assault team would find it difficult to stay in a widespread formation. The adventurers, ho...

Vol. 3 Chapter 71: Hunter's Playground (Part 5)

The moon had reached its peak, its gentle light sprawled all over the silent, peaceful forest. Indeed, it was too peaceful, not even a threatening monster to find. Now that Tina realized how free of dangerous monsters this area of the forest was, it was already a sign that some people were living here.

Tina and her party stealthily traversed the area, the bandit base was only ahead. With them were Ayana — positioned ahead of the group — and the rest of the knights, and also Bertos. ...

Vol. 3 Chapter 70: Hunter's Playground (Part 4)

Tina walked some distance away from the clearing and made sure that none of her friends tried to follow her. It would be troubling if one of them witnessed something they shouldn’t have.

Unlike how she walked when she was with her friends, her steps now were more nimble and light — like a trained motion. She was holding back at how she usually moved when she was with her party. Just to hide the truth about her, and to make her look a little weak. Something that wouldn’t make her f...

Vol. 3 Chapter 69: Hunter's Playground (Part 3)

Sometime after they discussed their plan with the knights, the group entered the forest. The carriages were sent back to the city so as to not leave a sign nearby that something was going on. They were to meet again in the morning, the time the operation should be done.

Tina looked through the gap of the tree leaves, the world was slightly darkening. It was late in the afternoon. She sighed, walking through forests was not exactly a smooth and easy endeavor. Thankfully, it was not that ...

Vol. 3 Chapter 68: Hunter's Playground (Part 2)

Tina felt a bit on guard upon seeing the presence of the knights, and she hid a little behind Anita so as not to be seen by any of them. There was no strong reason to do this, but it was an involuntary action. Perhaps because she was wary, or just felt it was awkward to be seen with the adventurers. She was still in the end, a member of the Church.

“Damn, all tables are taken already.” Derin scratched his head.

Almost every corner of the lobby was filled with fully armed adven...

Vol. 3 Chapter 67: Hunter's Playground (Part 1)

Meril glanced outside through the window of the building he was using as some sort of temporary headquarters. In fact, it was the same one that the Princess used during her execution of the operation she called Sweet Roses, information that Meril was only recently made aware of. Despite knowing about that operation, he only had the surface information. The specific details were still being kept from him.

That was fine as it would not hinder the mission he was given. But he was still bot...

Vol. 3 Chapter 66: Socializing (Part 3)

I smiled a little, as if restraining myself, as the maids placed delicacies on the table for us noble ladies to enjoy. They were all desserts, to my delight. Diabetes? What’s that? I can cast healing magic anyway, I could just heal the organ if I needed to. Wait, would that actually work? Now that's food for thought. Get it? Food…

Ahem. Anyways, they all looked delicious, and I expect the tastes would be too. To be fair, the kitchen staff were pretty good, pretty on par with the pal...

Vol. 3 Chapter 65: Socializing (Part 2)

To be honest, the way through their ‘garden’ then to their house of glass was a bit difficult and a little tedious while wearing this extravagant dress. But at least we got there with no accident. With us were the servants, several of them, and there would be more coming in a moment when the guests arrived. Good thing I didn’t slip or trip, that would have been embarrassing. I would hide myself from everyone if that happens.

The moment Mizia and I arrived at the house of glass, th...

Health Issue. Need time to take a break.

Hello everyone. I have not been able to update as I used to. In truth, I have been feeling incredibly sick these past couple of weeks, and I can't work much as I used to.

I always feel dizzy every day and every moment, and body is always tired and heavy. What makes it worse is that every time I fall asleep I get nightmares and have to force myself to wake up, always end up an hour later when I started to sleep.

It sucks.

I really want to keep writing, but it's so hard. I do...

Vol. 3 Chapter 64: Socializing (Part 1)

Multiple maids surrounded me, in their hands were kits for makeup. I have just finished my fresh bath, and right next to the bath was this wide and strange, and yet an object of envy on my side. There was a wall height and length mirror in front of me.

Yes, one that would normally be seen where people practice dancing. But this one’s purpose was not for that, it was used for beautifying — which I imagine Mizia used a lot, and had mostly a monopoly over it. And now I was the one usin...

Vol. 3 Chapter 63: To My Cousin's Home (Part 5)

I managed to escape from Mera. Yes I know I’m still gonna face her later. But at least she would be calmer than just now. I don’t know what happened to her, I definitely had nooothiing to do with it. Yes, I’m innocent here.

Not like I mentally tore her in the past or anything…

Moving on, I was currently with Mizia on our way to their garden at the back of their house. Behind me followed my personal knight. Mizia was not hiding her little displeasure at it, she must want us...

Vol. 3 Chapter 62: To My Cousin's Home (Part 4)

The boys brought my luggage into the room, and once everything was in place, they closed the door and all that remained were me and Mera. She opened the cabinets and drawers to check them for whatever reason.

“Thankfully they are without dust. Placing your clothes in, milady, will be completely alright.”

I didn’t expect her to check for dust, for her to be meticulous like this. Maybe that’s just how it was with her, the caring maid. Won’t even let dust from another's hom...

Vol. 3 Chapter 61: To My Cousin's Home (Part 3)

The convoy arrived at a road cleaner than the rest of what we went through. Barely any dry leaves all around, and as we passed by, I saw guards posted at the side of the road. They didn’t even try to stop us, given that they were already aware that we’re coming.

In prior discussions, we decided that we wouldn’t stop for any checkpoints, or to stop for someone by the road. Such a thing was prone to danger, or to be specific, ambush. Especially knowing that I was here as a passenger...

Vol. 3 Chapter 60: To My Cousin's Home (Part 2)

The knights loaded up my luggage to one of the carriages that will be included in my convoy. I watched by the palace doors, wearing a fancy and extravagant dress. But not one that was too much, just something that allowed me to move just fine, and an ankle-length skirt.

My heart raced a little at the thought of finally going out on a field trip. I could finally see more of my city with my own two eyes. Just imagining looking through the window of the carriage, taking in the sight peacef...

Vol. 3 Chapter 59: To My Cousin's Home (Part 1)

It has been a busy several days, and I have been a little stressed ever since. A lot has been moving, all preparing for the operations that were to come. And guess who was to oversee the preparations? Yeah, me. I never had to manage an operation of this scale before, I was only a goon in my past life. Good thing I’m coping nicely… I think.

But nothing can be done about it. What can I say? It's just a day in my life. I'm up early in the morning, in bed early at night. To be productiv...

Vol. 3 Chapter 58: The Person Behind the Crown (Part 3)

Meril arrived home, the carriage entering through a massive gate with shiny metals and painting, shaped with beautiful patterns. A circular patch of green lay at the center of the front of the mansion with the paved road going around it. Small hedges and plants were made presentable, to serve as a nice visual greeting upon entry to this home.

Plants were easier and cheaper to manage than fountains, nobles just couldn’t be bothered by such things. Meril had never even considered placin...

Vol. 3 Chapter 57: The Person Behind the Crown (Part 2)

A few days had passed since Meril had last met with the princess. It was when she went out of her fortress just to threaten three merchants into becoming slaves to the crown. Although Meril couldn’t take it at face value.

For the crown? Not entirely, it was not for the rulers. That was what Meril’s intuition told of the deeper meaning behind her actions. She mentioned making those merchants afraid. But considering her presence there, their symbol of fear was not the king nor the que...

Vol. 3 Chapter 56: The Person Behind the Crown (Part 1)

After leaving the door to the warehouse behind me, upon reaching the carriage, I heaved a long sigh, as if exhausted. Seemingly enduring it, I gave the surrounding men a sweet smile. I did my best~!

Praise your princess!

“That certainly ended up as expected, I am relieved no one had to die.”

It would surely break my fragile heart to see someone die, despite being threatened to do treason against Wisteria.

“Was it really necessary to intimidate them like that, nie...

Still a bit sick.

I'm so sorry for the delay in the update. I'm still feeling sick after it returned after I ate a small amount of cold food. Even now I still feel dizzy for some reason, must be the remaining cold, or the new glasses. Can't focus much. But for now it's manageable. To make up for the missed days, I'll try posting another chapter tomorrow, or a little late than that.
Thank you.

Vol. 3 Chapter 55: Merchants of Wisteria (Part 4)

He was being dragged in both arms, his feet sliding on a solid floor. He breathed heavily through the bag covering his head, wondering what in the world was going on. Was he being brought to a prison? What would the royal knights want from him?

Have they discovered what he had done perhaps? No, impossible, the plan was perfect and undetectable. This could be regarding something else. He wanted to resist, but that may prove to be more damaging and suspicious considering that these were r...

Vol. 3 Chapter 54: Merchants of Wisteria (Part 3)

A middle-aged man placed the quill back into its container and reviewed the paper he was just writing on. He had brown hair and an inch length beard. His clothes were neat and made of fabric that no common folk could easily get their hands on, nor could they afford it.

His hair was combed back, and he had a pleasant lingering fragrance of perfume over him. Fancy rings with gems colored his fingers. A man of wealth, a businessman whose power reached all around the nation of Wisteria.

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Vol. 3 Chapter 53: Merchants of Wisteria (Part 2)

Don’t you just hate it when you’re already feeling good and expect things to finally go on better than before, but then it actually hits you in the face and you just start to feel discouraged? You would say along the lines of: I can’t do this anymore. Or maybe: I’m not built for this kind of thing.

Loss of confidence, in short.

Nothing sucks more than that.

I had hoped that I would have more time, but in actuality, I would have way shorter time. I wanted to do a lot ...

Vol. 3 Chapter 52: Merchants of Wisteria (Part 1)

I heard that the Holy Kingdom’s envoy arrived a short moment ago along with the High Bishop, conveyed to me by a maid. When I think of the holy kingdom, I imagined the envoy would be some sort of holy looking person, or an old man. I mean, weren’t high ranking church officials most of the time old? With the requirements and all… Look at the High Bishop!

“So, what’s he like? Was he scary or kind?”

I asked the young-looking maid with a little puffy cheeks. I did not know...

Vol. 3 Chapter 51: The Holy Kingdom's Envoy (Part 3)

The carriage rattled to a stop. Xenous glanced at the outside towards the palace doors. With a nod, he shifted his gaze towards the Cardinal sitting opposite of him. “Shall we?”

“Yes.”

Xenous got out of the carriage first, meeting the gaze of the paladin commander who was waiting for them. When he stepped to the ground, the palace servants came to approach, and at the same time, the cardinal exited the carriage. Along with the servants was the first prince, Eleden.

X...

Vol. 3 Chapter 50: The Holy Kingdom's Envoy (Part 2)

Xenous pulled his robe straight in front of the mirror — the Holy Kingdom’s envoy would be coming shortly. Anticipating the moment that man stepped out of his carriage, caused his brows to subconsciously knit. He was not looking forward to this meeting at all.

Not only would the stake be the child of the gods he worshiped, he would be meeting a man he was not fond of interacting with. Still, he had no choice. Speaking of the princess, he wondered what she was doing now.

Ever s...

Side Project

It's been a tiring couple of months, along with Job Training. But I have been working on another small project that I hope to publish on Amazon, and with luck, maybe I can get some adequate budget from there.  

So, basically this project is a collection of Prologues. Maybe it could be said a collection of short stories, but calling them Prologues would also work. They're prologues of some works, and story ideas I have written and never saw the light of day, and some ideas that pop...